[Hiring] Technical Lead (Java/Python) @Nexaminds

Role Description

Nexaminds is looking for a Tech Lead – Backend Engineering to lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable cloud-native backend solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Java, Python, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), along with proven experience leading engineering teams, defining technical architecture, and delivering high-performance distributed systems. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on backend engineering, AI integration, application security, and engineering excellence, while mentoring developers and driving adoption of AI-assisted development practices.

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering, with at least 1–2+ years leading teams, mentoring developers, and making critical architectural decisions.
• Deep backend expertise in both Java and Python alongside advanced knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architectures.
• Production experience designing robust data pipelines and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) or AI/ML components into backend systems.
• Hands-on experience championing AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot to maximize team efficiency and maintain clean code standards.
• A proactive security mindset with experience identifying, prioritizing, and guiding teams to remediate complex codebase and dependency vulnerabilities.
• Exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, aligning seamlessly with product, data science, and security teams.

Requirements

• Serve as the technical point of contact for the engineering team, providing architectural guidance, conducting design reviews, and mentoring senior engineers.
• Design and oversee the deployment of highly scalable, secure microservices, APIs, and data pipelines using Java, Python, and GCP.
• Establish best practices for daily workflows, ensuring the team effectively leverages GitHub Copilot to accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
• Own the application security posture by identifying vulnerabilities and prioritizing technical debt alongside feature delivery.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business logic into scalable technical solutions.

Benefits

• Stock options 📈
• Remote work options 🏠
• Flexible working hours 🕜
• Benefits above the law
• Access to mentorship and tons of opportunities to learn and level up.